As a first-time mom, I’ve come to the conclusion that you can’t be fully prepared for everything—and that’s okay.
This was a tough realization for me, especially since I wanted to feel ready for anything and everything. I wanted to be that mom that you see in movies that has an answer to everything, and is prepared for anything. While I managed to prepare for the big things—like coming home from the hospital, feeding, and safety—there were so many smaller moments and unexpected challenges I just couldn’t have anticipated.
I remember staying up for hours, endlessly researching every “what to do if” scenario I could think of—going down so many rabbit holes I lost count. But then I held my little one in my arms… and suddenly, I forgot so much of it.
In that moment, I realized that my idea of perfection needed to shift. Because all that truly mattered was that I was perfect for her—just as she was perfect for me.
That’s the wild and beautiful thing: your little one is made just for you. Designed specifically for you.
When our eyes met for the first time, I knew deep in my heart that as long as I loved her with everything I had, and did my best each day, we would be okay.
Perfection, I’ve learned, is really just a perception—and it can change. For me, perfection used to mean being prepared for anything and everything. But now, it means learning from each day, preparing where I can, and always doing my best to make tomorrow just a little better for her and for our family.
In this part of the blog, I want to share what I’ve learned so far—little insights and helpful tips that might help you, or might be totally different from your own experience. That’s the beauty of motherhood: there’s no one-size-fits-all approach.
What I’ve come to accept is this—you can’t prepare for what you don’t know. And one of the unexpected joys of motherhood is discovering those unknowns along the way. Give yourself grace. Know that we’re all doing our best, learning as we go. As our little ones start to explore the world, we learn more about what they need—and what it takes to be “prepared.”
Prepared looks different for every family, and that’s what makes each journey unique.
So follow along in this series as I dive into what I actually used from my baby registry (and what went straight into storage), what I brought to the hospital that I’d pack again—or leave behind—and so much more!
I’d also love to hear from other first-time moms: what were your registry must-haves? What items did you receive that you found totally unnecessary?
Let’s learn from each other 💛
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